An Ohio surgical resident has been indicted on multiple felony charges after investigators say he secretly administered abortion-inducing drugs to his pregnant girlfriend while she slept. Hassan-James Abbas, a 32-year-old resident at the University of Toledo, is accused of crushing Mifepristone and Misoprostol and placing them into the woman’s mouth without her consent after learning she was pregnant. According to court filings, the woman awoke during the incident, fled to the kitchen, and called 911 before seeking medical treatment.
Prosecutors say Abbas obtained the abortion drugs by using his estranged wife’s identity without her knowledge. The package was delivered to his residence, and investigators allege he planned the administration in advance. Medical staff later confirmed that the drugs caused the pregnancy to terminate. Authorities also report that Abbas tried to interfere with communications by disabling the woman’s phone access during the confrontation.
A Lucas County grand jury indicted Abbas on six felony counts, including abduction, tampering with evidence, identity fraud, unlawful distribution of an abortion-inducing drug, disruption of public services, and deception to obtain dangerous drugs. The charges reflect both the alleged forced administration of the pills and the use of fraudulent methods to acquire them. Prosecutors say the woman reported the incident immediately, enabling investigators to gather physical evidence and digital records supporting the allegations.
The State Medical Board of Ohio suspended Abbas’s medical license on November 5, calling him an “immediate and serious danger to the public.” The University of Toledo also placed him on administrative leave. A disciplinary hearing regarding his license is scheduled for May 2026. If convicted, Abbas faces significant prison time and permanent loss of his medical credentials. The case continues to draw attention as part of a broader national discussion on coercion, medical ethics, and protections for pregnant women.
